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In this two day workshop students will learn the process of using,
altering, and re-purposing the elements of a book. Students will create their
own book pages using plaster, papers, and natural materials. The process will
also focus on incorporating the medium of Encaustic to make the pages stronger
and give them a beautiful sheen, shape, and dimensionality. We will create two
book structures –an accordion book and a book made of plaster pages. Both will
explore different mixed media and encaustic techniques.

The Artist Book is a work of art within the traditional
confines of a book. It allows the artist the freedom to transform it and give it
a new voice. Not only serving as texture, the text serves as inspiration for
the artwork itself. The written words and visual images, original to the book,
intertwine with the artist’s inner thoughts to create his/her one of a kind
narrative.

All levels welcome, whether you are a beginner to the book
arts and/or encaustic painting.

Students are encouraged to bring personal
items, such as their own photographs (printed on toner based copies), imagery, twine,
ribbons, natural elements (dry leaves, sticks…), old books, or any other materials they would
like to incorporate into their creations.

Cost: $250 (some materials included)

Enrollment limited to 4 students

Relief and Textural Effects with Mixed Media in EncausticCorina's signature Weekend workshopSaturday - Sunday, August 17 - 1810:00 AM - 4:00 PM each dayLevel: This workshop is open to students with an intermediate to advanced level of encaustic experience.

Learn
how to incorporate clay, joint compound and plaster cloth, as well as
other materials to add depth, texture, and relief to Encaustic painting
in this two-day workshop.

Day One working outdoors

DAY
ONE: starts with a talk and demonstration of various techniques followed
by a hands-on session in which to apply these techniques. Using
terracotta (earthenware) clay, and joint compound to lay down a ground
on a porous (unsized) paper surface. You will use this ground to create
relief on which to design various textures, marks and strokes. You will
also create 3-D shapes that will be attached on to your panels on the
following day. It will all be left to dry overnight. Time permitting we'll experiment with tar, and grout, as well as paper-clay, as other means to add texture and relief to our works.

Day two working indoors

DAY TWO: You'll start by attaching the 3-D shapes on to your panels
while the wax heats up, and continue by painting your prep substrates,
experiencing the different ways that wax can enhance its surface.
You will be encouraged to use mixed media elements to develop your
concept and push your limits and possibilities. The use of Encaustic
media will add to the multi layered and textural aspect of this work.

We will wrap up the
workshop with a round table discussion and critique. By developing an
awareness of the possible textures and layers that can be incorporated
to the use of Encaustic medium, this workshop is designed to increase
the ability to create, see and respond to a textural surface that can be
incorporated into your works, despite your personal style.

Some of the works made by my students
during one of my workshops

Close-up of one of my student's work by Ellen Fabian

Cost: $350 (includes materials)

Enrollment limited to 6 students, minimum of 4

To inquire on availability and make a reservation: CorinaStudioGallery[at]gmail[dot]com

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